Bible Study by Donna Maricelli, © 2009 PPT by Richard Tracey, © 2010

“Let us… come boldly unto the throne of grace…” Hebrews 4:16

Prayer is talking to God. Prayer is talking to God. Open and honest verbal expression is necessary for any relationship to develop. Open and honest verbal expression is necessary for any relationship to develop. Likewise, sharing hopes, dreams, and despair will strengthen your spiritual relationship with God. Likewise, sharing hopes, dreams, and despair will strengthen your spiritual relationship with God.

Can you imagine the privilege of unlimited access to a powerful political leader? Human beings possess a greater honor.

Almighty God, the creator of the universe, is always available to humanity through prayer. Psalm 94:9 tells us… “He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?”

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help.” (Psalm 46:1)

Prayer is intended to be more than a mundane ritual. “…use not vain repetitions…” Matthew 6:7

Various levels of communication are necessary for intimate relationships to retain their passion. BasicSecondaryAdvanced

People often feel that God is too busy to be bothered except in an emergency. On the contrary, He has plans to meet your every need. He is waiting to be asked.

Ephesians 3:20 talks about: “…him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think…” John 14:14 tells us that: “If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.”

This level of prayer communicates to God that you are interested in more than a “BLESS ME” relationship.

It conveys your sincere desire to really know Him. “…the Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh to his friend.” Exodus 33:11

Through this selfless prayer, it is possible to lose personal identity as you take on the nature of Christ.

Self-seeking desires are surrendered to the will of the Spirit. “…not my will, but thine, be done. …being in an agony he prayed more earnestly…” Luke 22:41-44

Jesus became the intercessor between the Father and lost humanity. Likewise, when a person intercedes in prayer, they submit a passionate plea in someone’s behalf.

A go-between becomes an advocate making the case to God for another. “… O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbor!” Job 16:21

Pray in the Spirit Pray in the Spirit “…we know not what we should … but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings…” Romans 8:26 “…we know not what we should … but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings…” Romans 8:26

Pray in the Spirit Pray in the Spirit “… “…I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also:” 1 st Corinthians 14:15

Pray with faith: Pray with faith: God is able to meet all needs, around the world, simultaneously. God is able to meet all needs, around the world, simultaneously.

Pray with faith: Pray with faith: “Do not I fill heaven and earth? Saith the LORD.” Jeremiah 23:24 “Do not I fill heaven and earth? Saith the LORD.” Jeremiah 23:24

Pray with faith: Pray with faith: “…all things…ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” Matthew 21:22 “…all things…ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” Matthew 21:22

Pray with desperation: Pray with desperation: “I cried unto God with my voice… and he gave ear unto me.” Psalm 77:1 “I cried unto God with my voice… and he gave ear unto me.” Psalm 77:1

“… “…blind Bartimaeus, … sat by the highway side begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called.” Mark 10:46-52 & Luke 18:35-43

The woman with the issue of blood crawled through a crowd to get to Jesus. The woman with the issue of blood crawled through a crowd to get to Jesus. Mark 5:25-34

“And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD.” 1 st Samuel 1:15 “And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD.” 1 st Samuel 1:15

“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you…ask what you will, and it shall be done unto you.” John 15:7 “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you…ask what you will, and it shall be done unto you.” John 15:7

Pray to Deepen Pray to Deepen your spiritual relationship. your spiritual relationship.

Pray to Become Pray to Become an instrument for a holy purpose. an instrument for a holy purpose.

Pray to Intercede Pray to Intercede for others. for others.

Access your influence with Jesus Christ through prayer. Access your influence with Jesus Christ through prayer. He is listening. He is listening.

For further growth and reproduction, the oak must dig deeper into the earth. Through it’s persistent invasion of the soil, it continues to develop an extensive concealed root system. Through it’s persistent invasion of the soil, it continues to develop an extensive concealed root system.

The tiny acorn has completely transformed into an oak fulfilling it’s created purpose.

continues to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ. It will cause the old you to begin to simulate His likeness. It will cause the old you to begin to simulate His likeness.

in your life will influence others to follow Him, fulfilling your created purpose.

What new concepts have you learned after studying this lesson?

How would you describe dimensions of prayer?

Identify fears that would inhibit you from perusing a new level of prayer. Identify fears that would inhibit you from perusing a new level of prayer.

Would you be interested in a further study of the Word of God? Would you be interested in a further study of the Word of God?

Commit to commune with Jesus Christ every day, one on one, in a new dimension of prayer.

Ask Him to help you to be open to Him in a new dimension of prayer. Ask Him to help you to be open to Him in a new dimension of prayer. BasicSecondaryAdvanced

Seek to discover more about Him by further study of His Word.

Pray for your life to become an effective tool to win others to Jesus Christ.

users you from the limited, visible world into the supernatural ‘throne room’ of Almighty God.

Nothing is too hard for God (Jeremiah 32:17) Nothing is too hard for God (Jeremiah 32:17) Prophet Elijah prays for fire and rain. (1 st Kings 18:20-45) Prophet Elijah prays for fire and rain. (1 st Kings 18:20-45) Persecuted believers are given supernatural strength. (Acts 4:1-33) Persecuted believers are given supernatural strength. (Acts 4:1-33)

Although you have now completed the 6 weeks of the “God Has A Plan For You” Bible Study there is much more for us to learn about God. Although you have now completed the 6 weeks of the “God Has A Plan For You” Bible Study there is much more for us to learn about God. If you would like, we can continue to study His Word together… If you would like, we can continue to study His Word together…